How to Recharge a Disposable Vape?
Do you own a disposable vape with a USB port? If so, the device is rechargeable. This is great because rechargeable devices are the longest-lasting disposable vapes on the market, such as the Geek Bar Pulse.
Unlike a conventional disposable vape, which you throw away once the battery dies, a rechargeable disposable device has a battery you can recharge several times. You can continue to use it until you run out of e-liquid. However, the trick is to learn how to recharge a disposable vape properly. Read about it here.
Guide to Recharging a Vape Device
If your disposable product blinks when you take a draw, it is time to recharge the battery. Here is what you must do.
- Connect the device to your computer with a USB cable. When you do that, the light on the device will turn on solidly, or it will begin pulsing.
- Wait for the light to either change color or turn off. At this point, the battery is fully charged.
- Disconnect the device and resume using it.
How Long Should You Charge It?
Disposable vapes usually have a battery capacity of around 500mAh and usually charge at a rate of about 0.8-1.0 amp. If your device has a battery capacity and charging speed somewhere near those ranges, it will charge in about 30-40 minutes. If the device has a larger battery capacity or a slower charging rate, it will take a bit longer. In any case, most disposable vapes charge in less than one hour.
How to Know When a Disposable Vape is Charged?
When a disposable Geek Bar Pulse vape is done charging, the light will change in one of three ways.
- It will change from red to green or white.
- It will change from pulsing to solid.
- It will turn off completely.
How Do You Know Your Device is Rechargeable?
This is a simple one: if a disposable vape has a USB port, it is rechargeable. If a device does not have a port, it is designed to be used until the battery dies. In countries like the European Union and the United Kingdom, rechargeable disposable vapes are somewhat uncommon because local laws limit the capacities of pre-filled vapes to a maximum of 2ml.
Also Read: Why Disposable Vapes are Revolutionizing the Vaping Industry
Why Devices Do Not Come with Charging Cables?
One of the reasons folks sometimes look for info on how to recharge disposable vapes is because they did not know their devices were rechargeable in the first place – and that is because rechargeable disposable devices often do not include charging cables.
There can be three reasons behind this.
- There is a possibility that you already have a compatible USB cable at home.
- Adding a cable would increase the cost of the vape, and people expect disposable vapes to be very inexpensive.
- Disposable vapes last only a few days before you can replace them. If every new vape came with a cable, you would eventually have a large collection of USB cables and no purpose for them.
Recharging a Battery Safely
Lithium-ion batteries store a large amount of power in a small package, and overheating can create a potential fire risk. Charging the battery of a Geek Bar Pulse causes its temperature to increase. Naturally, one must take proper safety precautions when recharging a disposable vape. The safest way to charge a disposable vape is always with a USB port of a computer. Do not use a wall adapter unless you are sure it is approved by the device’s manufacturer.